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$309+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Budapest (BUD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$702
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$309
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$736
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/612:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop21h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/118:30 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop29h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$702
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/282:40 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/136:00 amBUD - SFO
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$710
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/410:45 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops28h 05mDelta
Fri 8/156:20 amBUD - SFO
2 stops26h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/15$719
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/610:20 amSFO - BUD
2 stops22h 50mFinnair
Tue 8/126:55 pmBUD - SFO
2 stops32h 25mFinnair
Deal found 4/15$726
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/236:20 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop16h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/122:55 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop34h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/16$748
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/77:30 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 45mSWISS
Thu 8/148:00 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop29h 10mSWISS
Deal found 4/15$751
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/712:15 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops21h 05mAir Canada
Thu 8/146:00 amBUD - SFO
2 stops24h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 4/15$756
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/79:05 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/156:05 amBUD - SFO
1 stop17h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$757
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/159:05 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop17h 30mLufthansa
Fri 8/291:25 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/17$759
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:30 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop20h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 5/125:40 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$768
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/32:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop18h 40mBrussels Airlines
Mon 8/116:10 pmBUD - SFO
2 stops51h 30mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/15$796
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/232:40 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops22h 45mAustrian Airlines
Sat 9/67:00 amBUD - SFO
2 stops20h 28mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/17$870

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Budapest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Budapest that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Mon 10/6

12:40 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 10/11

8:30 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$702

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

2:40 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$710

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

10:45 pm-11:50 am

2 stops28h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/13

6:20 am-8:31 pm

2 stops23h 11m

$719

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

10:20 am-6:10 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/12

6:55 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$726

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

6:05 am-7:25 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/19

11:00 am-3:09 pm

2 stops37h 09m

$748

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

7:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/14

8:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$751

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

12:15 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-9:42 pm

2 stops24h 42m

$756

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

9:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 8/15

6:05 am-2:20 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$757

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

9:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 8/29

1:25 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$759

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

7:30 pm-1:10 am

1 stop20h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/12

5:40 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$768

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Budapest

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Budapest in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Budapest. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 15 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Budapest. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from San Francisco to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Budapest, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Budapest flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 1.2 - 2.8 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Finnair and Austrian Airlines from San Francisco to Budapest have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
775 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Budapest is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $702 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Finnair, starting at $719 and $726 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Budapest one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $438. Users have also found prices from $439 and $475 on British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Budapest?

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Budapest layover in Frankfurt am Main most frequently. San Francisco to Budapest flights stop in Zurich the next most. London ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on San Francisco to Budapest flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    The majority of Frankfurt am Main visitors spend their time at Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache. Travelers on a layover in Frankfurt am Main can visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache, by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively after landing at Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $42 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Zurich?

    Lindenhof, Paradeplatz, and Zoo Zürich are the most popular attractions in Zurich if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Lindenhof, Paradeplatz, and Zoo Zürich can be visited by traveling about 5.9 mi, 6.1 mi, and 5.0 mi respectively from Zurich. Those landing in Zurich looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $63 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $50 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Budapest flights?

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Budapest that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Amsterdam. Istanbul sees the next fewest layovers on San Francisco to Budapest flights. Munich ranks third to last in terms of the least popular layover locations on San Francisco to Budapest flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from San Francisco to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Budapest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$290Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$572Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$601Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$603Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$617Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$619Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$621Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$640Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$644Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$659Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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